Monday 5 March 2012

Rehearsal rooms - The best choice for practice

Finding a rehearsal room is a big challenge. At some places it seems a very difficult thing. The most common solution for this problem for musicians is to lease a room in one of the city's old bunkers, many of which have been generously sold to private owners. Because these bunkers are relatively rare, some being not publicly accessible, but constantly decaying, only giving a home to rats and spiders. A room in a bunker provides pretty much the same comfort as a cellar - no windows, usually significant dampness, and no private lavatory. But dampness can be a real problem - and there are basically only two solutions: Install a dehumidifier that wastes a lot of energy or find a better room.

You should not think of finding a better room but think of finding a perfect room. You firstly need to decide what you want your rehearsals to be like, and what requirements the room has to fulfill to make that possible. Here are some hints that may play important role in your decision.

Choose a room that is spacious enough. You should feel comfortable. If you are a loud band you have to have enough space to place monitors or a PA system at a distance long enough to avoid feedback. Also, you should have enough space to place microphones in a proper distance to the main sound sources like amplifiers and especially drums. Music can be fun in tiny room. But the technical limits can be truly annoying. Think you want to invest in more or bigger equipment, but there is no space left, or you would like to get another member into the band, but there is no corner big enough for keyboards and another person. Of course the space is a primary aspect but there is more to it while choosing a rehearsal room.

Dampness can be a serious problem. Here the instruments are mostly made of wood. Dampness can really cause them harm. Find a room with either a ventilation system, or one with a window you can open while you take a break.

Your band may get in trouble with neighbors at the times of your rehearsals. So find out at what times of the day you can play in the room. Of course the best rooms are those that are non-stop rockable. But you need to find out about such limitations before you call a room your band's home. Make sure you have enough time to rock and make the investment pay out.

Your neighbors comfort has been taken into account now what about yours? Noise level from other sources can sometimes be a problem to you especially when you are doing recordings in your rehearsal room. So find a rehearsal room that can serve you as a recording studio too.

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